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FA51 YXX

2001 Tvr Tuscan

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

21,830 mi
Last recorded21,830 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Tvr Tuscan32,749 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 YXX
MakeTvr
ModelTuscan
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2012 21,830 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery insecure

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 31 Jul 2012 21,830 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery insecure

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 12 Nov 2009 20,327 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 20,313 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 19,313 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 19,313 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Jul 2008 19,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 12,075 miles

How Reliable is the Tvr Tuscan?

Based on 24,752 MOT tests across 1,685 vehicles.

83.1%
Pass Rate
1,113
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
1,685
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 610
Headlamp aim too high 584
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 369
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 365
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 334
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FA51 YXX is a 2001 Tvr Tuscan in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Tvr Tuscan models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 32,749 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Tvr Tuscan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FA51 YXX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr Tuscan typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Tvr Tuscan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FA51 YXX registered?

FA51 YXX is a 2001 Tvr Tuscan, first registered on 19 October 2001.

Is FA51 YXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA51 YXX shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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